Hillcrest student shot at home on Chicago Street in Springfield Police say the suspect shot the 16-year-old victim, at close range, at the front doorway.

Springfield Police investigating homicide on East Florida Gary Lee Russell was found dead inside his home around 6 p.m. Saturday by a relative.

Family time without power during the weekend storms Hundreds of Ozark Electric customers in Lawrence and Stone Counties were left without power.

Lady Bears advance in WNIT with win over Samford The Missouri St. Lady Bears have advanced into the third round of the WNIT with a win over Samford and now host another game on Thursday night at JQH Arena against either Illinois or Marquette.

Missouri Tigers: West Virginia handles the pressure, beats Mizzou in NCAA's Too much Butler, too few turnovers for Missouri in 2nd round tourney loss to West Virginia.

Gardeners look forward to Spring despite wintry weather It's the first weekend of Spring, and a lot of folks would like to be out planting a garden or just enjoying the sunshine, but Mother Nature isn't cooperating. So some braved the wintry weather to experience a little Spring at Wickman's Garden Village.

House sends health care overhaul bill to Obama (AP)
AP - A transformative health care bill is headed to President Barack Obama for his signature as Congress takes the final steps in Democrats' improbable and history-making push for near-universal medical coverage.

Obama lauds House for passing health care bill (AP)
AP - Capping a long day and a consuming political journey, President Barack Obama celebrated the passage of health care legislation with hugs, high fives and an emboldened attitude. Said the president to the nation, "Tonight, we answered the call of history."

Last Haditha defendant seeks to dismiss charges (AP)
AP - Eight Marines were charged in the biggest criminal case against U.S. troops to arise from the Iraq war. Six have had charges dismissed, and one was acquitted.

Bush, Clinton to visit rubble-filled Haitian city (AP)
AP - Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are traveling to Haiti's rubble-filled capital Monday as part of their effort to raise aid and investment for a country still reeling from a devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.

Floods recede in Fargo, but other hazards linger (AP)
AP - As the Red River slowly started to recede Monday and fears of major flooding diminished, Fargo residents were left to deal with another problem: environmental hazards that linger long after the waters decline.